At 8:30am, the participants, children of 6-9 years old, got together in the wetland park. After the instructor explained the activity’s background, and with the mission of earth defense, children were grouped into three teams and transformed into plants soldiers: sunflowers, peas, and Japanese melons to search the treasure boxes, in which they’ll find some map debris.

Then, lunch time came. Every child got 20RMB as lunch fund, and led by team captains, they decides what to buy and how to allocate the funds all by themselves. As a result, children who are granted the full self-determination enjoyed a wonderful lunch time.

And after lunch, participants worked together to set up tents for a rest, during which team spirit was demanded and problem-solving ability was developed. Children also drew pictures with deciduous leaves, demonstrating excellent creativity.

In the afternoon, mission continued. And according to hints from the final map, which three teams made up with map debris based on cooperation, they made gun carriage and Roman Cannon together to fight the Alien Intruders. Eventually, the brave children defended earth successfully. And participants who performed great were awarded the Warrior Medal.

With fiction and games as background, this outdoor experiential education activity enable all the children participants a chance to discover plants in nature, stimulate their imagination and creativity, and develop their sense of responsibility and spirit of team work. The one-day experience left everyone a wonderful memory.

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2016年12月6日星期二

"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation" –Plato

JP Challenge Course is a series of premiere programs for offering adventure-based learning experiences to the young and adults. Then what can participants get from JP’s Challenge Courses? Now let’s answer the question generally:

Ice Breaker

An ice breaker is commonly presented as an activity, game, or event that is used to welcome and warm up the conversation among participants, get people moving or loosen them up. When participants know each other, laughter and conversation generated by the ice breaker, warm up the group. When participants are strangers, by taking part in JP’s challenge course program, the ice is broken and participants learn something about each other.

Team Building Initiatives

Initiatives are best described as team building challenges that focus more on planning, problem solving, and creative thinking, than on physical ability. Initiatives are a great way to challenge groups, begin or enhance the team-building process. And during the procedure of goal setting, planning making and problem solving, leadership is trained.

Psychological Development

JP challenge courses ask participants to confront their personal fears and anxieties. Challenges may be physical and emotional. In certain cases, high element programs involve the development and mastery of technical skills to manage rope belay systems used to secure other climbers as they move through the course. In such cases, outcomes often include exploring the fundamentals of trust, craftsmanship, and coaching. As a result, psychological development is gained, including self confidence, positive risk taking, social cohesion, trust, self esteem, etc.

Physical Strength Development

JP challenge courses essentially consist of high low obstacle courses, and climbing program, which are activities requiring not only courage and skills, but also physical strength. Lots of participants who are tired of the common sports are fond of challenge courses because every time they can get different experience, and when sweat flow, muscle strength is developed.

Happiness

Anyone overcoming the obstacles and successfully challenging him self’s limit feel extremely happy, and it’s one of JP’s challenge courses’ aim when designing the program.

JP specializes in equipment construction and program designing that provide opportunities for individual growth and group development. Participation in this education-focused program may result in cultivation of leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, team effectiveness, and individual self-confidence.

If you’re interested in learning more about the challenge course program, feel free to contact us at www.ropesadventure.co .